Author: HomeGuardStaff
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The Termite Home Invasion Timeline
There is a reason the termite is known as ‘the secret destroyer’. This is because it latches onto areas of weakness and eats its way into wood, paper products, and pretty much everything except metal. The problem is that you as the homeowner may not notice that something could be amiss, which is why it…
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First Time Homebuyers: Understanding Home Inspection
An inspector should examine the home and give a report of his or her findings. Here’s what a Northern California home inspection typically includes in a report.
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Top 5 Non-PACE Alternatives You Should Consider
PACE clean energy programs finance energy efficiency upgrades, but new mortgage policies may end that. Our NHD inspections include PACE disclosure.
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What to Look for in a Roof Inspection
Your roof does more than protect your home from the elements, so what does an expert roof inspection look for to evaluate the state of the roof covering.
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Do I Need an Inspection on a New Home?
“Yes”, is the simple answer, I recommend a home inspection on any new home. “Why?”, well, homes are built as quickly as possible with up to 12 subcontractors working on them, sometimes hundreds at a time, and the builder cannot possibly watch everything at every single stage of building, things do get missed. This is also an opportunity to get…
